In this Buckeye State blowout the Indians (I can still say Indians can’t I?) take on the Red Legs of Cincinnati to determine which Ohio MLB team has the best baseball/ hot dog experience. It’s a tough call, both have loyal fan bases and top-notch facilities. And both have a ringer in their corner; Cleveland has Bertman’s Ballpark Mustard and the Reds have the Skyline Chili Dog. Let’s get it on!
The dog part of the dog was a toss up. I am not a fan of the Sugardale frank used in Cleveland and the frank in Cincy was not outstanding but it edges out the Tribe’s offering. The deciding factor on who has the best dog came down to the “It Factor.” While the Bertman’s mustard saves the dog in Cleveland it can’t offer a variety of types of dogs. Nothing in the concession stand wows the fan. On the Ohio River, the Skyline Chili Dog is so famous I had actually heard of it before even embarking on my adventure. Something that renown gets top score on the “It Factor” meter and tips the scale in Cincinnati’s favor.
Ballparks was another close race. The Sons of the Cuyahoga have a nice venue, but they need to fill it with fans...and fans that know what “no smoking in the ballpark” means. The Reds have the benefit of having a newer stadium and with that the opportunity to have learned from others that were built before it. Plus, it is hard to beat a steamboat that shoots flame out of its smokestacks. The fact that the general admission ticket price was a bit expensive was the only factor keeping Cincinnati’s stadium from achieving a perfect score.
| Dog | Ballpark | Total Dog/Game | ||
| Bun | 5 | Location | 5 | |
| Taste | 4.5 | Access | 5 | |
| Toppings | 5 | Cleanliness | 5 | |
| Price | 4.5 | Ambiance | 5 | |
| Portability | 5 | GA Ticket Price | 4 | |
| It Factor | 5 | Fans | 5 | |
| 29 | 29 | 58 |
| Dog | Ballpark | Total Dog/Game | ||
| Bun | 5 | Location | 5 | |
| Taste | 3 | Access | 5 | |
| Toppings | 5 | Cleanliness | 5 | |
| Price | 5 | Ambiance | 5 | |
| Portability | 5 | GA Ticket Price | 4 | |
| It Factor | 3 | Fans | 3 | |
| 26 | 27 | 53 |
In Ohio and can’t decide which team to catch? This dogfight indicates that you should head for the Ohio River and grab a Skyline Chili Dog at Great American Ballpark. Cleveland is no slouch, but them’s the facts.
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